Shakur Stevenson: Sugar Ray Robinson Was “Buns” & Can’t Defend

Shakur Stevenson downgraded Sugar Ray Robinson in an interview, saying he noticed him as a poor fighter in comparison with guys from this period. He believes Robinson doesn’t evaluate to Terence Crawford by way of expertise. Stevenson famous that Robinson (174-19-6, 109 KOs) couldn’t choose his arms up and defend.

Shakur: Robinson “Buns” [Poor quality]

“He was buns [slang for poor quality]. Boxing has advanced, bro. Sugar Ray Robinson didn’t even know how you can choose his arms up,” stated Shakur Stevenson to Cigar Speak, criticizing Sugar Ray Robinson. “Watch him struggle Jake LaMotta. He was hitting him [Robinson] with nonstop hooks. Time and again.”

Robinson was at his finest when he fought at welterweight, the place he compiled a 41-0 document. When he did lose for the primary time, he moved as much as middleweight and was crushed by the heavier Jake Lamotta, who weighed in 16 kilos heavier than him at 160 in comparison with his 144.

“All White Boys” Remark

“Sugar Rat Robinson? Who was he combating? All white boys. I’m not disrespecting the white boys,” stated Shakur. “A few of them is sweet. Sure, I’m,” stated Shakur when requested if he’s making an argument that Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is best than Sugar Ray Robinson.”

What Shakur says right here sounds racist, and it’s disturbing to listen to him say stuff like this. With the place he’s been given by Turki Alalshikh, it’s disappointing to listen to.

Pull Up Robinson Tape

“We will pull up tape proper now of Sugar Ray Robinson, after which we watch Bud Crawford. You possibly can inform me who is best. Whoever can choose their arms up and have higher protection, they’re going to be a greater fighter to me,” stated Shakur.

Crawford lacked the facility, ambition, and work ethic that Robinson. Bud has been combating yearly since 2020, which means that he lacks the identical drive that Sugar Ray had. That counts.

Shakur wasn’t about to match himself favorably to Sugar Ray. So, he used Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) because the one, arguing that he’s a greater fighter. He failed to say that Crawford has a weak document, barren of elite-level fighters. The one two notable fighters Terence beat have been the washed-up 34-year-old Shawn Porter and Errol Spence, post-car crash.

In case you have a look at the video beneath, when Robinson fought at welterweight, you’ll be able to see he’s an even bigger puncher than Crawford is immediately. That explains all of the knockouts Sugar Ray compiled throughout his profession.